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How to get fromSacramento to Lake Nacimientoby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Lake Nacimiento by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 33m
    $150–264

  2. Drive 252.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Lake Nacimientocar car 252.4 mi
    4h 47m
    $47–67

  3. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SMF - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 18m
    $260–679

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SMF - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 24m
    $308–620

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sacramento to Lake Nacimiento.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Lake Nacimiento, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Paso Robles Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 7h 9m.

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